You already recognize the movies, now meet some of the Trojans who helped create these record-breaking box-office hits.

The Marvel Universe

Under the creative eye of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige ’95, the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies have smashed records, snagging numerous spots on the all-time blockbuster list (notably Avengers: Endgame, which rocketed up the rankings after being released this year):

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Kid-Approved

Few genres bring out the crowds like family friendly flicks. Trojans made these popular films beloved by kids and adults alike into modern-day classics.

Shrek 2 (2004)

Writer:
David Weiss MFA ’87

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Director:
Lee Unkrich ’90Sound Editor:
Tim Nielsen MFA ’99

Finding Dory (2016)

Writer:
Victoria Strouse ’96Sound Designer:
Tim Nielsen MFA ’99

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Writer:
Stephen Chbosky ’92

Incredibles 2(2018)

Cinematographer:
Mahyar Abousaeedi MFA ’04

Packing a Punch

Mix together action, adventure and romance — what do you get? Showbiz success. These epic films thrilled audiences across the nation while making box-office history, with plenty of help from USC alumni.